Tom’ Kische

Wednesday

Sep 22, 2010 at 12:01 AMJul 2, 2012 at 4:53 AM

Thomas Mathew Kische was born to Walter and Norma Kische on February 13, 1941 in New London, Wisconsin. He died September 15, 2010 at his home in Lake Shastina when he lost his battle with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)/Shy Drager Syndrome (SDS).

Tom was a painter for 40 years; the last 15 were with his wife, Verdell, as his partner and crew.
Before his illness, his passion was hiking the mountains and RVing with Verdell. He just had to see what was around the next bend in the trail, or turn in the road.

They hiked into about 60 lakes a year. They climbed Mt. Shasta, Mt. Whitney and most of the local mountains, always with his dogs by his side.

Tom lived the last six and-a-half years in Lake Shastina. He was a great man, who loved his wife and family. He was so very proud of each of them. His family, dogs and his mountains made him complete. He will be missed and remembered by so many.